Tag Archives: Praise

Joy Even in Trials

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4  Within the … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm in Faith

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Humble

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. – James 4:6 The post “Removing Bad Traits” gave some ideas to fix broken things in our life. To take the mistakes … Continue reading →

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Speak with Words that Build Up

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Be careful! Our words can hurt or help. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up”. – Ephesians 4:29 The post “Free to Be All We Can Be” … Continue reading →

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Overflowing with the Glory

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet … Continue reading →

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